9geo6 - Demographic Transition Model

Demographic Transition Model

What is it?

The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) shows the relationship between birth rates and death rates. Over time, it shows the changes in population.

A Breakdown of the DTM

In Summary-

The DTM shows the relationship between birth and death rates
Countries are shown in stages (1-5)
Population, birth and death rates are shown with alternating lines
The lower half, shows examples of countries in each stage and reasons for them being their.